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The First Lady: Public Expectations, Private Lives
Americans have always had a fascination with their First Lady. And they have had high expectations of her as well. She is not appointed, has no job description, no formal power and no salary. Yet with her role come many demands about what she should and should not do.
"The First Lady: Public Expectations, Private Lives" features in-depth interviews with First Lady Laura Bush and Teresa Heinz Kerry. Hosted by Stockard Channing who plays First Lady Abigail Bartlett on NBC's "West Wing," the show provides insights into the America's complex relationship with its First Lady.
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In your opinion, what characteristics make a good First Lady?
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Polls show that the First Lady shouldn't be too independent, too outspoken, or too political. What do you think the role of the First Lady should be?
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Eleanor Roosevelt forever changed the role of First Lady by breaking precedent and holding press conferences, traveling to all parts of the country, giving lectures and radio broadcasts, and expressing her opinions candidly in a daily syndicated newspaper column. What do you think are some of the benefits (or drawbacks) to having a First Lady play an active role in American culture and society?
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Which more recent First Ladies do you think made significant contributions to American history? Which First Ladies do you think continue to push the boundaries of their office?
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First Lady Laura Bush and Teresa Heinz Kerry have been spending as much time on the campaign trail as their husbands. In your opinion, does their presence aid or detract from their respective campaigns?
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How do you think America would deal with its first "First Gentleman" when someday a woman is elected president?
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How do you think the role of the First Lady compares to the spouses' role of other world leaders?
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